How to Fix Grayed Out Remove PIN Button in Windows 11
The grayed out Remove PIN button in Windows 11 stops you from deleting your sign-in PIN.
This problem often happens because your account is set up in a certain way, usually when using a Microsoft account or if Windows Hello for Business is active.
Windows 11 lets you sign in easily using PINs, your face, or fingerprint. But sometimes, you can’t remove your PIN. This is common if your account is tied to a Microsoft account or if Windows Hello for Business, an advanced login for businesses, is set up incorrectly, especially on work computers.
Disable the “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device” setting in Sign-in options. After that, the “Remove” button for your PIN should become active. You can then click it to delete your PIN.
Step 1 Open Settings on Your 🪟 Windows 11 PC
To begin fixing the grayed out Remove PIN button, open the Settings app on your Windows 11 computer.
Alternatively, press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings directly.
Step 2Click Accounts
In Settings, click Accounts from the menu on the left side.
Step 3Select Sign-in Options
Now, click Sign-in options on the right panel.
Step 4Find the PIN Section
Find the PIN (Windows Hello) section and click to expand it.
Step 5Turn Off the Security Setting
Scroll down within the PIN section to locate Additional settings (look for more options related to sign-in).
⚠️ Note: The following step requires administrator privileges.
Turn off the toggle switch that reads: “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device.”
Step 6Remove Your PIN
Return to the PIN (Windows Hello) section. The Remove button should now be clickable!
Click Remove to delete your PIN. You can then use your password to sign in instead.
Summary
- The “Remove PIN” button can be grayed out because of a security setting.
- Turning off the setting that says “only allow Windows Hello sign-in” lets you remove your PIN.
- Now you can switch back to signing in with your password if you prefer.
The ‘Remove PIN’ button often appears grayed out in Windows 11 because a specific security setting mandates the use of Windows Hello for sign-in. You can resolve the grayed-out ‘Remove PIN’ button by disabling this particular security setting. This action allows you to remove your PIN and revert to using a password for logging into your computer.
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